Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Kenan Stadium, 78 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ACC Network
Weather Forecast: Sunny, 64°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph), no precipitation expected.
Team Recent Form
Virginia Cavaliers:
Last game: 22-20 win vs. Washington State
Offense: 40.0 PPG (9th nationally), 462.3 YPG (20th)
Defense: 23.3 PPG allowed, 353.9 YPG allowed
Strength: Balanced attack with QB Chandler Morris and RB J’mari Taylor.
North Carolina Tar Heels:
Last game: 21-18 loss vs. California
Offense: 18.7 PPG (124th), 268.5 YPG (133rd)
Defense: 25.0 PPG allowed, 360 YPG allowed
Strength: WR Kobe Paysour and RB Benjamin Hall provide sparks, but offense inconsistent.
Injury Report
Virginia: No major injuries reported.
North Carolina: Multiple defensive backs (Williams, White, Waters, Dixon) listed as questionable, weakening secondary depth.
Key Player Matchups
QB Chandler Morris (UVA): 1,607 yards, 11 TD, 4 INT, 68.7% completion.
RB J’mari Taylor (UVA): 512 yards, 8 TD – reliable ground game.
WR Trell Harris (UVA): 405 yards, 3 TD – top receiving threat.
QB Gio Lopez (UNC): 597 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT – struggling with efficiency.
WR Kobe Paysour (UNC): 101 yards last week vs. Cal, key playmaker.
Series History
All-time: North Carolina leads 66–59–4.
Recent: UNC has won 3 of last 4 vs. Virginia.
At Kenan Stadium: UNC has won 5 of last 6.
Betting Trends
Virginia: 5-2 ATS this season; 3-1 ATS as double-digit favorite.
North Carolina: 3-3 ATS; 0-1 ATS as 10+ point underdog.
Totals: Virginia games have gone OVER 51.5 in 6 of 7; UNC games only once.
Head-to-Head: UNC 3-1 SU last 4 vs. Virginia; ATS split 2-2.
Projection: Virginia 34 – North Carolina 17
Game Odds
Virginia Cavaliers – 10.5
North Carolina Tar Heels 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
